I had a thought this morning regarding compassion versus resentment and retaliation. When there is a conflict and I'm bothered because the other person isn't owning what I perceive to be their part, I can remember that I have been there too and that likely what is keeping them from owning their part is a sense of shame, guilt or embarrassment rather than a desire to hurt me. This then, can help me to be compassionate, to let go of any building anger and resentment or desire to retaliate. I can remember to let it begin with me.
